One of the few films where I'm not bothered by the heavy-handed sentiment. When a movie is this charming you just accept it. Effectively touching and surprisingly very amusing holiday classic filled with spot-on performances. John Payne has a very strong Cary Grant quality; he's effortlessly charismatic. And Edmund Gwenn is absolute perfection as Santa and no actor has ever been able to match his embodiment. … [Read more...]

The original that kicked off the series that will be going to least 6. For me, it's a toss up between this one and the second film for my least favourite in the series. It's not to say I don't like it, just not as much as the later ones. The action is top-notch, but the script really lags in parts. I hate poorly executed banter in movies whether it's scripted or improvised and this movie has some painful sequences. Not everyone can write like Mamet or Sorkin. … [Read more...]

Not as good as it's predecessor, but still decent. More corn, than camp this time around. Too many "Machete Don't..." jokes and even though he's a dick in the real world, I can't buy Mel Gibson as a villain. Over the top direction and inventive deaths are definitely this film's best attributes. Vast supporting cast once again with Demian Bichir being the standout. … [Read more...]